NHTSA Recall 05V339000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V339000; Date: Jul. 28, 2005
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Newell Motor Home; 2005 Newell Motor Home
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Newell Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
How to Fix:
Newell will install a security clamp over the shaft which will safety secure the I-shaft to the universal fork. The recall began on September 20, 2005. Owners may contact newell at 1-888-363-9355.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 2005
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